Bogdan Model 400 Salmon Reel Gary Howells Signed and serial numbered "76"

Signed and serial numbered "76" on the bottom

and the ferrules are 15/64 with an excellent fit

with red and gold tipping at the winding check

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Bogdan Model 400 Salmon Reel Gary Howells Signed and serial numbered "76"A near mint Bogdan 400 fly reel, the largest model in Stan's catalog, set up for RHW. This reel is incredibly rare, especially in all black color. The owner told us that this reel was used once but I could find no real sign of it. There are no nicks on the frame, no brassing anywhere. At most there are what I might describe as a couple of handling marks on the sideplate, the odd rubbing from picking it up here and there, but that's it. If the owner